How does Sanctum block apps?

Sanctum uses Android's accessibility service to detect when you open a blocked app. It then intercepts the launch with a Sacred Pause — displaying a Bible verse and a prayer to redirect your attention before you proceed.

Yes, Sanctum is free to download and use. Core features including app blocking, Sacred Pause, and The Altar are available at no cost.

Does Sanctum track my data?

No. Sanctum is privacy-first by design. It runs entirely on your device and does not collect, store, or share any personal data or browsing history. Ever.

What happens when I try to open a blocked app?

Sanctum intercepts the app launch and displays a Sacred Pause screen with a grounding Bible verse and a personalized prayer. You can then choose to proceed with purpose or close the app and return to what matters.

Back to Sanctum

Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Name: Sanctum
Author: Hapibits

Last updated: February 2026

Sanctum ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Android application.

Data Collection

We collect the following data to provide and improve the app experience:

Onboarding profile (goals, barriers, denomination) — used locally and for AI prayer generation
App usage patterns and blocked app interactions — stored locally on your device
Feedback submissions — stored in Firebase Firestore
Crash reports and basic analytics via Firebase services

We do NOT sell, share, or use your data for advertising or tracking purposes.

AI Content Generation

Sanctum uses Firebase AI (Google Gemini) to generate personalized prayers. Your onboarding profile (goals, barriers, denomination, etc.) is sent to Google's AI service to generate relevant content. This is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. No conversation history or personal identifiers are sent — only the spiritual context needed to generate prayers.

Permissions

The app requests the following permissions:

Internet: Required for Firebase services, AI prayer generation, and subscription management
System Alert Window: Displays the prayer overlay screen when a blocked app is opened
Usage Stats Access: Reads app usage data locally to show your screen time
Vibrate: Provides haptic feedback during interactions
Billing: Processes in-app subscriptions through Google Play

Accessibility Service

Sanctum uses an Accessibility Service solely to detect when a blocked app is opened, so it can display a prayer screen. The service:

Only monitors app window changes
Does not read, collect, or transmit any content from other apps
Excludes system apps, keyboards, and launchers
Processes events locally on your device

Subscriptions and Payments

Subscriptions are managed through Superwall and Google Play Billing. We do not directly handle or store any payment information. All transactions are processed by Google Play. Superwall's privacy policy is available at superwall.com/privacy.

Third-Party Services

The app integrates the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google): Firestore database, AI content generation, App Check — Google Privacy Policy
Superwall: Subscription and paywall management — Superwall Privacy Policy
Google Play Billing: Payment processing — Google Play Terms

Data Storage and Security

Profile and preference data is stored locally on your device using encrypted DataStore
Prayer content is stored in a local Room database on your device
Feedback submissions are stored in Firebase Firestore with standard security rules
Firebase App Check prevents unauthorized access to backend services

Data Removal

Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data (profile, prayers, preferences, blocked app list)
To request deletion of any feedback you submitted to our servers, contact us at the email below

Children's Privacy

Sanctum is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:

hapibits@gmail.com